Most influential Black politicians in American history
It goes without saying that Barack Obama is one of the most popular and famous politicians in American politics. Before his ...
HBCU commissioners reach out to Congress for help as legislation threatens their programs
The commissioners of four major historically Black conferences have sent a letter to the Congressional Black Caucus ...
A Black transgender woman’s testimony helped ratify the 14th Amendment. Then conservatives began attacking her identity
Frances Thompson’s testimony in 1866 came at a critical time, as the nation weighed whether to expand equal constitutional ...
Bill Introduced To Honor 200,000 Black Union Soldiers With Gold Medal
There's a new effort to award the Congressional Gold Medal to 200,000 African Americans who served in the Union Army during ...
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Pressley reintroduces reparations bill during Black History Month
For many Americans, Black History Month is a time of reflection. For Rep. Ayanna Pressley, it’s a time of action. At a Feb.
CT congresswoman leads effort to declare racism a public health crisis in US
As President Donald Trump attempts to eliminate any consideration of race, a new federal effort is underway to recognize the ...
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Rep. Jennifer McClellan: Virginia’s first black congresswoman
In February 2023, history was made in the Commonwealth as elected Democrat Jennifer McCllelan soared to victory in a race to ...